Automotive Dyna Test Technician
- Location
- US-MI-Detroit
- Listed
- 18 days ago
About the role
Duties and responsibilities may include working on transmission, engine, axles or exhaust components on various test stands. Operation of durability and performance test stands. Monitoring of ongoing tests. Troubleshooting setup and operational issues related to transmission or axle testing. Work with requesters to meet all testing requirements using written and verbal methods of communication.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and /Or Skill Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Computer experience (MS suite; word, excel, power point, etc)
- Basic hand tool usage
- Basic understanding of engine and transmission functions
Desired
- Associate in Automotive Technology or related field of study
- Engine or transmission related testing
- Basic understanding of instrumentation
- Knowledge of and/or experience with engine, transmission, axle and exhaust components and their functions.
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
- Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 50%
- Climbing: 25%
- Crawling: 25%
- Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, welding gear (masks, gloves, jacket) hearing protection on sites,
- Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (25%), Standing (75%), Bending (50%), Stooping (25%) Job requires manual labor
Description of Work Environment
- Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside 100%
- Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
- Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Welding
- Travel/transportation requirements: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
- Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 50%
- Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?:
- Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven tools, basic hand tools, Welding equipment, machine shop equipment 75%
Criticality of Attendance
- Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday-Friday
- Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift but shift assignment is subject to change so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Training will be on day shift.
- Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
- Urgency for punctuality: Critical
- Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.
Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.
Compensation Details
N/A
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting: 09/08/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
About Pae
We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.
We are hiring a Dyna Test Technician to work at the Axle and Transmission Development lab in Livonia, MI.
This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and and unlimited opportunity to build your career.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
From Pae's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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